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Hi Temp Paint
« on: November 17, 2009, 07:23:53 AM »
Hey!

I'm thinking about coating my pipes with a high temp black spray paint.  I know this is pretty common.  I was just wondering how it has worked out for other people and if there is a preference of one paint over the other.
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Offline JoshuaJames

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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2009, 11:41:42 AM »
i would love to do this too, but have the same question. any suggestions?

thanks

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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2009, 12:02:05 PM »
Duplicolor and VHT are owned by the same company. Their flame proof products work great.
They also have a very informative website. Twice I have asked a tech question and both times they have gotten back to me within 24hrs.

The key is to follow their directions printed on the can.
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2009, 12:04:11 PM »
Rustoleum has engine paint and 2000 degree header paint. I've used barbecue paint from hardware too.

Sand the pipe, scratch it up to give the paint something to cling to, degrease with acetone or similar, don't touchthe prepared pipe with your hands (oils) and spray. Do it again next year.  ;)
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2009, 12:13:56 PM »
pay the extra for the 2000 degree paint. its a few bucks more, but has not given a problem yet.

I went for the bbq dollar can at wally world, and it flaked after 3 weeks. I then bought the 1200 degree dupli color and it held up better, but still came off at the bends right off the engine.

The 2000 degree ceramic ultra high heat has held up for 6 months and still looks great! Follow the curing directions and it will last!
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2009, 06:47:39 AM »
Quote from: shizzomynizzo on November 27, 2009, 12:13:56 PM

The 2000 degree ceramic ultra high heat has held up for 6 months and still looks great! Follow the curing directions and it will last!

good info there.  where did you get your '2000 degree ceramic ultra high heat' paint?
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2009, 07:12:28 AM »
http://www.vhtpaint.com/flameproof.html

available just about everywhere auto parts are sold
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2009, 07:21:35 AM »
If you are going to use VHT be sure to get primer as well.  I used the white primer and white paint on my pipes and it has held up pretty well.  My Full 4 into 1 yoshi style pipes took one can of primer and 2 cans of paint to get nice coverage.  Like everyone has said be sure to prep well.

Good luck and post some pics!

-Kelly
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2009, 09:56:11 AM »
i dunno what the PO did on mine it looks ok but i spilled some gas on it and it malted away... i was shocked at how quickly it came off
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Re: Hi Temp Paint
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2009, 08:38:45 PM »
i used krylon bbq/stove paint on my kerker... says 1200. has a nice semigloss look too. but it turned flat for the first 2-3 inches of head pipe. other than that its pretty durable, no primer just sanding and about 8-10 coats... total cost... $4.98 u.s.  huge difference, came out pretty clean. best part is, you f it up, just scuff and paint... 
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